Richard III. 1592–3 (?)
S. R. 1597, Oct. 20 (Barlowe). ‘The tragedie of Kinge Richard the Third with the death of the Duke of Clarence.’ Andrew Wise (Arber, iii. 93).
[Q1] 1597. The Tragedy of King Richard the third. Containing, His treacherous Plots against his brother Clarence: the pittiefull murther of his iunocent nephewes: his tyrannical vsurpation: with the whole course of his detested life, and most deserued death. As it hath beene lately Acted by the Right honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Valentine Sims for Andrew Wise.
[Q2] 1598.... By William Shakespeare. Thomas Creede for Andrew Wise.
[Q3] 1602.... Newly augmented.... Thomas Creede for Andrew Wise. [There is no augmentation.]
S. R. 1603, June 25. Transfer from Andrew Wise to Mathew Lawe (Arber, iii. 239).
[Q4] 1605. Thomas Creede, sold by Mathew Lawe.
[Q5] 1612.... As it hath beene lately Acted by the Kings Maiesties seruants.... Thomas Creede, sold by Mathew Lawe.
[Q6] 1622. Thomas Purfoot, sold by Mathew Law.
[F1] 1623. The Tragedy of Richard the Third: with the Landing of Earle Richmond, and the Battell at Bosworth Field. [Running Title, The Life and Death of Richard the Third. From Q1-Q2-Q3-Q4 (+ Q3)-Q5-Q6, with corrections.]